Nick Carter, member of the boy band the Backstreet Boys and younger brother and equally popular teen idol and pop singer, Aaron Carter, recently got into a fist fight in their L.A. home. While cameras were rolling.

In a shrewd PR move, the brothers admitted to having a physical squabble that ended in a few bruises but no hard feelings. Aaron assured People magazine that the fight, which was broken up by a cameraman, will be featured on the Carters impending E! reality show, House of Carters. The show, which debuts in October, stars the two more famous boys and their lesser known sisters Angel (an aspiring model), Bobbie Jean (an aspiring chef) and Leslie (a former one-hit wonder and aspiring singing success).

It has not been said whether or not the parents of this "aspiring" brood will be featured on the show. In recent years, the Carters have been known more for strife than success, what with Aaron filing for legal emancipation in 2004 (when he was 16) after his parents' messy divorce that same year. In fact, Aaron made allegations against his mother Jane Carter, for stealing money from him while working as his manager.

Both Jane and her ex-husband Robert Carter have had strained relationships with their children and with each other since their divorce. In the wake of their separation, which began with accusations of lying, stealing and adultery, Robert was arrested for allegedly beating his wife. And later, after the divorce was finalized, Jane broke into her ex-husband's new home and allegedly attacked his fiancee as the two slept.

What makes it all even more bizarre is that, in a joint statement made just last year, the exes plan to co-manage Aaron's burgeoning career. Nick, who checked into alcohol rehabilitation last year after being caught drunk driving, recognizes his parents have troubles.

Which hasn't stopped him and his brother from engaging in the same abusive and violent behavior, although this time for the cameras and for the millions of young fans watching. Whereas younger children and ardent Aaron and Nick fans might have been able to avoid the media attention paid towards the brothers' dysfunctional family and upbringing, they will not be able to turn a blind eye to the sibling rivalry that is already being documented on film as I write this.

So, If you have a young child who loves the Backstreet Boys or is fan of the high energy kid song "Aaron's Party," then you may want to think twice before letting them tune into the brothers' reality show debut this fall.

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